The Fiery Era: Becoming an Industrial Giant

Chapter 78 The Big Boss Visits the Factory [Requesting Monthly Tickets!]

Today is truly an exciting day. Dafeng Machinery Factory received a notice a few days ago that many leaders would be coming today.

The first tractor in China was sold to Dafeng Machinery Factory because of a problem with the first tractor.

Today, not only is the director of the Municipal Bureau of Industry coming, but it is also said that leaders from the First Ministry of Machine Building will be visiting.

After all, it was the first tractor, and although it was a small hand-held tractor, it was developed and produced by their own country.

They have already made great strides in agricultural machinery; if they can develop and produce all other agricultural machinery equipment, they will completely make up for their shortcomings in agricultural machinery.

When the first small tractor was assembled, even the factory manager was so alarmed that he came to the workshop from his office.

Seeing the tractor being pieced together, Zhao Guangzheng's face remained expressionless, but he felt both excited and worried.

However, when Zhao Guangzheng saw Zhou Zhiqiang's calm expression, his worries disappeared.

Their factory was really lucky to recruit such a capable college graduate. In less than two years, he directly changed the fate of Dafeng Machinery Factory.

Zhao Guangzheng leaned closer to Zhou Zhiqiang and asked in a low voice, "Zhiqiang, what do you think of assembling this tractor?"

"Well, if you ask me about the performance, I can only say that there are definitely no problems."

After thinking for a moment, Zhou Zhiqiang replied, "I have checked all the parts of this tractor, and they are definitely above the qualified standard. There should be no problem in assembling it and sending it to the field immediately."

"Okay, that's good, very good."

Zhao Guangzheng nodded after hearing this, which reassured him.

Zhao Guangzheng then checked the time on his watch, glanced outside the workshop, and asked Zhou Zhiqiang, "The boss will be here soon, Zhiqiang. Should we wait a bit? We can assemble it when the boss arrives?"

"Factory manager, it's best not to do that."

Zhou Zhiqiang shook his head and said, "Director Qiao is very strict. We should just continue production as usual. If we insist on waiting for Director Qiao to arrive before pretending to be very busy and that we've just finished assembling, it will be obvious to him."
Besides, if Director Qiao is like this, then Leader Sheng is probably a pragmatic leader as well.”

Before he could finish speaking, Zhao Guangzheng had already come to his senses.

He was so excited that he didn't think of this at all, and now that he thinks about it, he realizes he made a huge mistake.

If we waited for the leaders to arrive before assembling the small tractors produced on the first production line, it would be like trying to curry favor with someone who has gone too far.

After assembling three small tractors, Section Chief Lü jogged into the workshop and hurriedly said to Zhao Guangzheng, "Factory Director, the leaders have arrived; they just entered the factory."

Zhao Guangzheng's expression turned solemn, and he immediately gave instructions: "Go and call the Party Secretary and Deputy Factory Director Liu, and tell them that the leaders have arrived; Deputy Section Chief Zhou, you come with me to greet the leaders first."

Upon hearing this, Section Chief Lü took a deep breath and then turned and ran towards the factory office building.

Zhao Guangzheng and Zhou Zhiqiang also walked quickly toward the factory gate. Although it was called walking, it was actually no different from running.

When they arrived at the convoy of jeeps, Leader Sheng and Director Qiao and their entourage had already gotten out of the vehicles.

Factory Director Zhao hurriedly jogged forward, and after catching his breath, he said, "Leader Sheng, Director Qiao, I'm late."

"Hey, don't say that. How long have we been waiting? It's not late at all."

Leader Sheng smiled and continued, "Your factory is doing a great job! I wanted to see our country's first tractor a few months ago, but I was on a business trip and couldn't come back. When I got back, I heard you were setting up a production line, and I guessed your factory would be very busy, so I didn't bother you."

Zhao Guangzheng quickly replied, "It's an honor for our factory that you, leader, can come. We're more than happy to welcome you. Besides, your presence will boost production and be helpful to our operations."

"Haha, I have this function too? Then I'll have to come here more often!"

Leader Sheng immediately burst into laughter, and the cadres accompanying him also laughed.

After some casual conversation and laughter, Director Sheng said, "Alright, Director Zhao, let's take a look at your factory's workshop where small tractors are produced."

I've looked at a lot of information about your factory's tractors, and they seem to be the most suitable small tractors for our country and our national conditions at this stage.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Guangzheng quickly replied, "Okay, leader, I'll take you to see it right away; shall we go to the assembly workshop first? Three small tractors have already been assembled this morning."

"Okay, let's go there."

After making the final decision, Leader Sheng and his team headed to the assembly workshop.

Upon arriving at the assembly workshop, Leader Sheng and Director Qiao's group witnessed the bustling assembly work.

The two semi-finished hand tractors were already taking shape and would definitely be assembled in another hour or two, while there were also several brand-new small hand tractors next to them.

"These are the small tractors you're assembling, right? How many can you produce a day?"

After observing for a while, Leader Sheng asked, "How many people are currently working in the factory? What are the future plans?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Guangzheng immediately said, "Leader, let our factory's Deputy Section Chief Zhou explain these things to you. The production process, manufacturing technology, and production arrangements were almost all formulated by Deputy Section Chief Zhou."

Although saying this makes the rest of us feel a little ashamed, Comrade Zhou Zhiqiang contributed the most and the most to the small tractor project.

This sounds like giving all the credit to Zhou Zhiqiang, but there's no other way to put it that way. Zhou Zhiqiang's role in this project was so significant that it couldn't be ignored.

The tractor technology was developed by the company itself, and the machine tool modification was also led by Zhou Zhiqiang. He could even personally try to process some particularly difficult parts.

Give him time and machinery, and Zhou Zhiqiang can build a production line on his own.

In this situation, no matter how you explain it, you can't avoid mentioning Zhou Zhiqiang, so it's better to just let Zhou Zhiqiang speak openly.

"I know Comrade Zhou Zhiqiang. Some time ago, Wang Yunhua presented an award to our First Ministry of Machine Building to thank you, Comrade Zhiqiang."

Leader Sheng quickly recognized Zhou Zhiqiang. With his dignified appearance and confident demeanor, he was sure it was the Zhou Zhiqiang that Director Zhao had mentioned.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Zhiqiang smiled and said, "You flatter me, leaders. I certainly couldn't have completed such a large project by myself. It was all thanks to the joint efforts of my fellow workers and colleagues."

"Haha, that's right. Only by working together can we achieve results. Isn't that what the big leader said too?"

Comrade Zhiqiang, could you please explain it to us? Although I've looked at some materials, I still don't know as much as you, the person who designed it personally.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Zhiqiang quickly replied, "No, no, since the leader wants to hear, I'll give a brief introduction."

　Asking for a monthly ticket!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)